Loss Leader

I had Microsoft Copilot rewrite this in the style of a LinkedIn in post for you:

I’ve seen this image circulating—an unconventional mobility device that might look odd at first glance. But for many people, it’s not weird. It’s brilliant.

There are countless individuals who struggle with balance, blood pressure drops that cause fainting, muscle weakness, and other conditions that make walking or standing difficult—but not impossible to move with support.

My mother used a wheelchair for the last decade of her life. But for the 10–15 years before that, something like this could’ve made a huge difference. She could move her legs, and even used one of those under-desk pedal machines daily to stay active. But standing for more than a minute or walking more than 50 feet was a challenge. If we’d known about this kind of solution—or built one ourselves—it might have extended her mobility, her independence, and maybe even her life.

This isn’t a critique—it’s a nudge. If you know someone with mobility challenges, don’t overlook creative solutions. Sometimes the right tool isn’t mainstream. Sometimes it’s just waiting to be noticed.

#Accessibility #MobilityInnovation #Caregiving #HealthTech #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityAwareness

I think the total opposite, people who value small talk assume every stranger is someone to value and attempt to connect with, whereas people who frown at or avoid small talk are often the ones assuming some pretty negative things about others

…no

Edit: I just came back to this and cannot get the idea out of my head that Artax remembers drowning in the swamp in vivid detail when he suddenly wakes up about to drown again, over and over

I found this guy’s profile and am sad to report I don’t think this is satire

By “your content,” I meant putting in the effort to post shit to the fediverse

I really appreciate your content, but maybe let’s shy away from AI images in non-AI communities?

I know this isn’t real, but I just wanted to comment on 1) how cold this would make you feel 2) how warm this would make your beer and 3) how heavy and cumbersome this would be to move around in

Touché

Conspiracy theories are almost by definition fictional, otherwise it would be investigative reporting.

Not a very solid recruitment strategy, as it comes off as unprofessional. But then maybe that’s a good way to weed out the people who would expect compensation for their labor

There’s plenty bad actually happening, no need to make up stories

Finally a non-profit dedicated to fighting human rights

If you’re eating at Subway you’re doing it wrong

I mean, if you’re going out to sit down restaurant and getting a good sandwich, I don’t think that’s unacceptable at all. That said, my local sub shop has amazing subs for $6-8

Yes

I’m pretty sure the blatant age disparity is part of the joke, but you can be mad about it if that’s what you want to do

That fraction back then was much smaller than it is today